Why a 6.0 is reported as a 5.4

[Dangriga]

I have noticed that many vans listed in the classifieds list their vans as being the 6.0 Powerstroke, yet when I check every one of them through the VIN#, it is listed as a 5.4-L V-8 SOHC 16V. Are they the same diesel engine?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

5.4 is a gas.

Either swapped or more probable (Like x1000) incorrectly listed hoping someone gets there to look at and falls in love with it despite having the small gas engine.

 

[Dangriga]

The VIN reports that the 5.4 is diesel for fuel type though. See below

 

[NevadaLover]

I've seen this before, I believe it's caused by lazy DMV employees, if you call the dealer with the VIN they can give you the breakdown of the vehicle correctly.

 

[chet6.7]

I have noticed that many vans listed in the classifieds list their vans as being the 6.0 Powerstroke, yet when I check every one of them through the VIN#, it is listed as a 5.4-L V-8 SOHC 16V. Are they the same diesel engine?

Use "5.4-L V-8 SOHC 16V" as a search term,it is a gas engine.There was a 4.5L Diesel but I don't think it was in a Ford.

4.5L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Specs & Info

The 4.5L Power Stroke is a Ford badged Navistar VT-275 found in 2006 to 2010 Ford LCF medium duty cab-over trucks. It is essentially a smaller V-6 version of the 6.0L Power Stroke V-8, also an International-Navistar product. The engine produces a peak 200 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque...

www.powerstrokehub.com

 

[NatersXJ6]

I’m curious, what source are you searching to decode the VIN?

 

[Dangriga]

Vincheck.info

 

[UHAULER]

Is there really a big criminal gang that tricks people into thinking they are looking at a 6.0 diesel and then gets them to buy a 5.4 gas van ??

 

[quickfarms]

The code is in the fourth through eight digits in the vin.

The problem is there are only 26 letters and 9 usable numbers so they get recycled from time to time and there is an issue with this.

My 1989 7.8 diesel was coming up as a gas engine at ford for a while until the software added the correct year break.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Ever buy a new car?

"I'm here to see the (insert car) you have advertised at this price"


"Sorry sir, we sold it an hour ago......but we do have a lower optioned model"

Had it happen twice.

First one 4wd isn’t much better than 2wd and then a 4.6 tows the same as a 5.4.